Behavioral Health Specialist 3

Initial Posting Date: 03/01/2024 Application Deadline: 04/30/2024 Agency: Oregon Health Authority Salary Range: $5,936-$9,751 Monthly Position Type: Employee Position Title: Behavioral Health Specialist 3 (Co-Occurring Disorders specific) Job Description: The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Oregon State Hospital (OSH) has a opportunity for a Behavioral Health Specialist 3 in Junction City, Oregon with co-occurring disorders experience to develop and provide specialized treatment services that focus on leading evidence based psychotherapeutic and psychoeducational treatment, for both groups and individuals. The Oregon State Hospital provides patient-centered, psychiatric treatment for adults from throughout the state who need hospital-level care. Our primary goal is to help people recover from their illness and return to the community. Our services include psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as community outreach and peer support. Watch "Welcome to the Oregon State Hospital" video here. What will you do? As a Behavioral Health Specialist 3, you will perform the following duties: Participate in regular clinical supervision meetings with assigned clinical and/or administrative supervisor. Provide clinical supervision and training to other psychology department staff, trainees, and volunteers. Provide in-service training to unit and program staff. Orient new employees, coordinate schedules, assign and reassign tasks, direct others on work procedures and performance standards and provide assessment of performance to supervisor. Participate in continuing education to maintain professional competence. Interview patients to obtain pertinent information related to current behavioral and psychological functioning considering cultural factors. Administer tests/questionnaires to help in identifying treatment needs and progress to better inform patient care. Consult with interdisciplinary treatment (IDT) teams to identify and develop evidence-based interventions to address specific treatment care plan needs and track progress through documentation. Conduct assessments to identify precipitating events and factors leading to ineffective behaviors. Assist in the development of behavioral support plans. Perform suicide risk assessments of patients as requested and directed by an associate chief of psychology, which includes providing coverage of services due to staff absence or vacancy and responding to emergent patient needs. Participate in the development and implementation of a comprehensive array of psycho-educational/psychotherapeutic groups and individual therapy. Provide coverage for psychology peers as needed and respond to emergent patient needs. Develop, review, and implement individualized treatment care plans and behavioral support plans for clients on their caseload. Perform case consultation as necessary. Attend unit daily rounds, inter-shifts, and other meetings to assure good communication and effective treatment services. Generate accurate written documentation of all treatment activities within hospital guidelines and time frames. Develop, implement, and evaluate efficacy of positive reinforcement plans, patient engagement plans, and behavioral support plans. What's in it for you? The Oregon State Hospital is one of the newest and best state psychiatric hospitals in the country whether you work at the Salem or the Junction City campus. The Pacific Northwest boasts year-round family outdoor activities with beautiful sandy beaches; lush, green mountain forests; deep, blue lakes; rushing white water rivers; and colorful, high deserts surround you for winter skiing; spectacular camping; fresh and salt-water fishing; day and long-distance hiking; and a multitude of diverse, cultural explorations. We offer full medical, vision and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 11 paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you are a skilled behavioral health specialist with experience working in co-occurring disorders, apply today. What are we looking for? Minimum Requirements Must possess a clinician license in the State of Oregon AND three years of professional experience related to behavioral and mental health treatment, specifically co-occurring disorders. Requested Skills Must possess a Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor II (CADC II), Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor III (CADC III), or Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) certification. Experience creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve. Experience developing and implementing evidence based psychotherapeutic and psychoeducation treatment interventions, groups, and individual interventions, specifically in co-occurring disorders. Experience providing training to unit and program staff. Experience providing clinical supervision. Must participate in continuing education to maintain professional competence as required by current standards. Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams/Zoom. This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. How to Apply Complete application Complete questionnaire Attention current State of Oregon employees: To apply for posted positions, please close this window, and log into your Workday account and apply through the career worklet. NOTE: Please ensure you've provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage. Need Help? If you need assistance to participate in the application process including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, please contact Barry Lein Voice: Email: TTY users please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service: 1-. For technical support, please call toll free 1-, for customer service assistance. Additional Information Please monitor your Workday account to view all communication regarding your application. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply. If you are a veteran, you may receive veteran's preference. Click here for more information about veterans' preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, you will be required to provide your documents later in the process. We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers currently. You will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire. If you are offered employment, your offer will be contingent upon the positive outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check. The information will be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test. Please attach only the documents that are related to the position such as cover letter, resume and transcripts. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed. Applicant Help and Support webpage Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Pay Equity The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law. In addition, we do not discriminate, or screen applicants based on current or past compensation. We determine salary by reviewing your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage. To learn more about OHA's mission, vision, and core values, click here. The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.